I would like to thank Karen Dasti, from Val Caron in my riding, for this petition.
“Repeal Bill 124.
“To the Legislative Assembly of Ontario:
“Whereas Bill 124 removes the right of public employees to negotiate fair contracts;
“Whereas Bill 124 limits the wage increase in the broader public sector to a maximum of 1% per year at a time of unprecedented inflation;
“Whereas Ontario’s public servants have dealt with two years of unheralded difficulties in performing their duties to our province;
“Whereas those affected by Bill 124 are the people who teach us, care for us, make our hospitals and health care system work and protect the most vulnerable among us;
“Whereas the current provincial government is showing disrespect to public servants to keep taxes low for some of our country’s most profitable corporations;”
They petition the Legislature as follows:
“Immediately repeal Bill 124 and show respect for the public sector workers.”
I support this petition, Speaker. I will affix my name to it and ask my good page Mabel to bring it to the Clerk.
“Gogama Nursing Station.
“To the Legislative Assembly of Ontario:
“Whereas Gogama is an isolated northern community with many seniors and residents who need access to primary care;
“Whereas the Gogama Nursing Station provided access to quality primary care for decades but service has been inconsistent and infrequent since early 2018;
“Whereas residents in isolated northern communities in Ontario deserve equitable access to health care;”
They petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as follows:
“To ensure that the Gogama Nursing Station is funded, staffed and fully functioning to deliver quality primary care consistently.”
I fully support this petition, will affix my name to it and ask my good page Kennedy to bring it to the Clerk.